Your essential guide to the world's militaries

China and Russia challenge US dominance

Military Balance 2018

See the shifting balance of military power

The Military Balance 2018 features detailed assessments of strategic-forces modernisation in China, Russia and the United States, Chinese and Russian air-launched weapons, as well as artificial intelligence and defence.

Russia–Turkey

From discord to rapprochement

Relations between Russia and Turkey have recently swung from comprehensive discord to wide-ranging cooperation. But their rapprochement remains far from a strategic partnership, defined more by tensions and uncertainties than by clearly shared national interests.

UNDERSTANDING SOUTH AFRICA

How can South Africa achieve its potential?

Amid South Africa's leadership turmoil, what should its future policymakers do to establish their country as a continental leader? To build on the lessons of the post-apartheid era, they will need to deploy greater innovation, dexterity and statecraft, argues James Hamill in his new Adelphi book.

New edition launching 14 February

The annual assessment of the military capabilities and defence economics of over 171 countries, and a must-have for anyone conducting serious studies of security policy and military affairs. Order your copy now.

IISS NEWS

The IISS is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Kori Schake as Deputy Director-General. A leading defence expert who during her career has worked dynamically and creatively at the nexus of government, academia and think tanks, Dr Schake took up her position in early February 2018.